Senior Receptionist (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a part-time administrative support member to provide high-level reception and administrative services. The role includes greeting visitors, managing queries, and supporting Health and Safety initiatives. Candidates should have exceptional organizational skills and effective communication abilities. This position offers 35 hours per week, operating Monday to Friday, with a salary range of £24,685 - £27,319 pro-rata. Ideal for those educated to GCSE level/NVQ level 2.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Experience or educational background in Health and Safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first point of contact reception services.
• Assist with administrative tasks including photocopying and document preparation.
• Support Health and Safety governance and initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Education

GCSE level/NVQ level 2

Job description

As a member of the department's Professional Services Team, you will provide essential high-level reception and administrative services to help support our operational objectives. The post holder will act as the first point of contact in the department of Public Health and Primary Care providing a professional and customer-focused reception service and general administrative support to staff and visitors. Duties include greeting visitors, responding to straightforward queries, photocopying, preparing documents, assisting with meeting arrangements and room bookings.

The post holder will provide administrative support in the area of Health and Safety supporting the Deputy Business and Operations Manager with Health and Safety governance and initiatives.

The successful candidate will posses exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload. The ability to pay attention to detail and work to a high level of accuracy is essential in this role. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and can communicate with a wide range of individuals including internal and external parties. An individual who is pro‑active and service‑orientated, able to use their own initiative as well as adhering to the collaborative environment that our department fosters.

Candidates must be educated to GCSE level/NVQ level 2 or have equivalent level of practical experience, including a minimum requirement of English and Mathematics at grade C/Level 4 or above. Previous experience of working in Higher Education would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is a part‑time position offering 35 hours per week across five days, Monday to Friday. Working hours will be 8.30 am to 4.00 pm.

Salary £24,685 - £27,319 pro‑rata

Funding for the role is currently for 2 years from commencement in post.

The role holder will be based in both the East Forvie Building, Robinson Way, CB2 0SR and Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, CB1 8RN (approx 2 miles south of city centre).

Further details can be found in the Further Particulars document. Informal enquiries can be made to Mr Stephen Clarke, Deputy Business and Operations Manager ([e-mail])

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 1st February 2026Interview date: 13th February 2026

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Please quote reference RH48455 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£25,249 to £27,319 pro rata